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UFC 296: Pantoja vs. Royval – Flyweight Title Fight Preview

Get ready for the UFC flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval at UFC 296. Find out the date, time, venue, how to watch, and the full fight card. Get all the details here!

Fight Details
Date: Saturday, December 16
Time: 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
How to Watch
U.S.: ESPN+ PPV
UK: TNT Sports
Pantoja vs. Royval Fight Card
Main Card:
– Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington (UFC welterweight championship)
– Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval (UFC flyweight championship)
– Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson (Welterweight)
– Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)

| Prelims: |
| – Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell (Featherweight) |
| – Irene Aldana vs. Karol Rosa (Women’s bantamweight) |
| – Cody Garbrandt vs. Brian Kelleher (Bantamweight) |
| – Casey O’Neill vs. Arianne Lipski (Women’s flyweight) |

| Early Prelims: |
| – Alonzo Menifield vs. Dustin Jacoby (Light heavyweight) |
| – Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Cody Durden (Flyweight) |
| – Andre Fili vs. Lucas Almeida (Featherweight) |
| – Martin Buday vs. Shamil Gaziev (Heavyweight) |
| – Randy Brown vs. Muslim Salikhov (Welterweight) |

The UFC flyweight title is up for grabs as Alexandre Pantoja defends his belt against Brandon Royval at UFC 296. Find out all the details about the fight, including the date, time, venue, how to watch, and the full fight card.

The UFC flyweight title is on the line as Alexandre Pantoja defends his belt against Brandon Royval at UFC 296 tonight. Pantoja, the Brazilian champion, won the title in a split decision victory against Brandon Moreno. Now, he looks to solidify his reign with a win against Royval, whom he has previously defeated. Royval, on the other hand, aims to seek revenge and claim the championship belt. Here’s everything you need to know about the Pantoja vs. Royval fight.

Fight Details

  • Date: Saturday, December 16
  • Time: 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

The main card is set to start at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK, with the Pantoja vs. Royval fight expected to begin at approximately 12:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. UK. Please note that these timings are subject to change depending on the duration of the undercard fights.

How to Watch

  • U.S.: ESPN+ PPV
  • UK: TNT Sports

Fans in the U.S. can purchase the fight on ESPN+ PPV, while TNT Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK.

Pantoja vs. Royval Fight Card

Main Card:

  • Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington (UFC welterweight championship)
  • Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval (UFC flyweight championship)
  • Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson (Welterweight)
  • Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)

Prelims:

  • Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell (Featherweight)
  • Irene Aldana vs. Karol Rosa (Women’s bantamweight)
  • Cody Garbrandt vs. Brian Kelleher (Bantamweight)
  • Casey O’Neill vs. Arianne Lipski (Women’s flyweight)

Early Prelims:

  • Alonzo Menifield vs. Dustin Jacoby (Light heavyweight)
  • Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Cody Durden (Flyweight)
  • Andre Fili vs. Lucas Almeida (Featherweight)
  • Martin Buday vs. Shamil Gaziev (Heavyweight)
  • Randy Brown vs. Muslim Salikhov (Welterweight)

Fighter Profiles

Alexandre Pantoja

  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Date of Birth: April 16, 1990
  • Height: 6′ 5"
  • Reach: 67"
  • Total Fights: 31
  • Record: 26-5-0

Brandon Royval

  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: August 16, 1992
  • Height: 5′ 9"
  • Reach: 68"
  • Total Fights: 21
  • Record: 15-6-0

This highly anticipated flyweight title fight promises to be an exciting clash between two skilled fighters. Don’t miss the action at UFC 296!